Green & Sustainable
Sustainable and eco-friendly activities, experiences and places to stay.
Planning a 'green' break to the Peak District and Derbyshire has never been easier. Britain's original National Park is the perfect place to enjoy slow travel, where you sit back, relax and soak up the views whilst you explore by foot, bike, bus or train.
Green transport, including an excellent local network of buses and trains, is at the heart of a visit to the Peak District and Derbyshire, and there are lots of eco-friendly activities to enjoy in the area: including cycle routes, ebiking experiences, and walking trails.
Being green doesn’t have to mean giving up luxury and comforts either. If you truly want to connect to nature and sleep under stars with all the amenities of your home, then glamping is the perfect way to travel green.
The Peak District and Derbyshire is dotted with carbon-neutral and eco-friendly places to stay including environmentally-friendly hotels, lodges and cottages, plus lots of electric car charging points too.
See below for some of the places offering greener holiday options, including organic-sourced food, and find places to stay and attractions that have received environmental accreditation.
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Car-free walks: Great walks from train stations…
Leave the car at home, pull on your walking boots and hop on the train to discover some of the best walks in the Peak District & Derbyshire that can…
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8 campsites with scenic views in the Peak…
Toasted marshmallows, peace and quiet, and picturesque views all around - nothing beats a camping adventure.
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Traffic-free cycle trails in the Peak District…
Perfect for all ages and abilities, these traffic-free cycling routes offer easy and relatively flat-level cycling.
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Great days out by bus in the Peak District &…
Your next adventure is just a bus ride away! Check out these great visitor attractions you can explore by bus...
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Chatsworth Garden
Famous for its rich history, waterworks, sculptures, and Victorian rock garden, there is plenty to explore in the 105-acre Chatsworth Garden.
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Heights of Abraham
Take a cable car flight to the Heights of Abraham 60-acre hilltop park, with cavern tours, exhibitions, adventure play and much more.
Open today: 10:00am - 4:30pm
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Matlock Farm Park
Come on down to Matlock Farm Park, the ideal place for families to visit to enjoy the fresh air and have fun with our friendly animals.
Open today: 10:00am - 4:30pm
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Foremark
Nestled in the rolling Derbyshire countryside is Foremark, a 280-acre nature reserve, comprised of woodland habitat, heathland, open countryside, and…
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Hartington Hills
Hartington Hills, formerly Upper Hurst Farm, is a premium touring and camping site with a variety of glamping and holiday accommodation in the heart…
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Cromford Mills
Explore the history of Cromford Mills and discover the captivating story of how the Derwent Valley changed the world in the 18th Century with the…
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Cuckney House
Nestled within Sherwood Forest on the Welbeck estate, Cuckney House is a Grade II listed 18th-century country manor house offering self-catering…
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10% off if you travel without a car at Hoe Grange…
Travel to Hoe Grange Holidays by public transport, bike, on foot or even on horseback to get 10% off your stay
Green & Sustainable Trails
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New Mills Rail Ale Trail
A walk from New Mills Central Station to New Mills New town Station, via the town's public houses, sampling fine beers and food along the way.
Lightwood Old Reservoir walk from Buxton station
A pretty circular walk that takes you through the home of the Buxton Pure Life water source bottled at the nearby factory.
Buxton Heritage Trail
Explore Buxton’s historic buildings and places following the Buxton Heritage Trail. QR Codes providing interactive content are available along the…
Bamford bus stop to Hope bus stop via Win Hill…
This is a delightful 5.3 mile walk that can be easily accessed by bus.
Green & Sustainable Itineraries
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Day trip from Sheffield: Explore Matlock &…
The busy market towns of Matlock and Bakewell are a great day out for all the family and the bus is the hassle-free way to travel.
Day out from Stockport by bus – enjoy a walk in…
The High Peak is a haven for walkers, here are some of our favourites walks - hop on the High Peak 199 service and explore!
Cycle The White Peak Loop in 2 days
A long distance cycling challenge of just over 42 miles that runs through the most beautiful areas of Derbyshire & the Peak District.
Walk The White Peak Loop in 4 days
A long distance walking challenge of just over 42 miles that runs through the most beautiful areas of Derbyshire & the Peak District.
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